Job Description

SMX is seeking a Cloud Automation Engineer to support our customer onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in southern Maryland.

This individual will bring a passion for technology, a strong technical skill set, and an ability to deploy Production-ready solutions, software and tools for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

The Cloud Engineer is a very hands-on individual and will help lead engagements for our customers. Ideal candidates have consulting-relevant experience including: conducting structured quantitative and qualitative analysis, developing cloud strategies, project management, and consultative, collaborative problem-solving.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist team members in the development and deployment of environments for our customers
• Be involved at all stages of a project including:
  • Requirements capture and assessment
  • Cloud services deployment
  • Security and compliance
  • Systems engineering and operational readiness
• Apply a business and technology-focused model for delivering IT services in a utility-like fashion

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Top Secret
• Security+ or another comparable certification for compliance with DoD 8140
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • In lieu of degree, high-level Cloud Certs (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Associate Cloud Engineer) may be considered
• 2+ years leveraging AWS platform services in a hands-on capacity
• 2+ years working in a software development centric role
• Experience with DoD frameworks, e.g.: DISA STIGs, DISA PPSM, RMF
• Familiarity with DoD PKI standards
• Experience automating Production-ready infrastructure and software defined networks with Terraform
• Experience in automation of virtual host configuration using one infrastructure configuration management / provisioning platform ( Ansible preferred, but Chef or Puppet acceptable)
• Working knowledge of both Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows
• Basic experience with operating system scripting languages (e.g.: Bash, PowerShell)
• Basic understanding of developing / working with APIs
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate within a structured, delivery-centric professional services team

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proof of active AWS Solution Architect Associate, Professional or specialty-track certification desired
• Experience with operation in Commercial Cloud Environment Software Defined Networks (SDN) - Azure and AWS preferred
• Experience in DoD Navy networks preferred

Application Deadline: 5/4/2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is: $87,700—$146,100 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).